Looking into getting a 40 compact

Glock 23
H&K USPc 40
XD40, 4"

These are what I've narrowed it down to. The 4" XD is a little bigger than I was looking for so not sure about that; it's last in the running for that reason alone.

I've never owned an HK and I handled a USPc today. It felt good, though a little top heavy - which I am sure is a bit different when fully loaded. I really like the safety features it has with the different DA/SA and such. The local place has one in stock for $799. Kind of expensive.

I have a Glock and like it. I like how many after-market support they have. Unfortunately, my Glock is the only pistol I have experienced problems with. The mags aren't the best (I think I just got a bad batch; took it in to where I bought it and they put stiffer springs in for free... but that's a whole other story), but I have no qualms about buying another one. They're, what, about $550-575 when all's said and done. Not too bad.

I voted HK. I've got the compact 9mm and I love it. It conceals very well, and has the safety/decock and DA/SA features I was looking for, but yeah, the price tag is a bit hefty. I have an XDsubcompact, which I really like, but my HK is my favorite carry piece. I've only shot a Glock once or twice, so I can't really comment on it. If you were wanting an XD, why not get the subcompact instead of service?

23... but

Of the 3 choices I choose the Glock. I often carry a 23 CCW. But the choices should have included the S&W MP40c. The MP 40c is almost identical to the Glock 23, but has interchangable grips and just fits the hand better.

Once again, I like the Glock because of the low bore axis, short trigger reset, and vastly better availability of accessories. Not sure what you meant about your magazines being "not the best." Were they old, not OEM Glock mags, what...?

My S&W SW99c was a great variant on the Walther P99 (same frame - mechanisms) - clearly Walther had looked long and hard at the Glock and succeeded in meeting the competition. No surprise there. Quality company.

Don't carry it much.

My S&W M&Pc 9mm is a grand slam. Everything I liked about the Glock is in the M&P, plus refinements in trigger (not so springy) and grip (adjustable, close to bore axis and well thought out). It's also slightly less blocky, leading to just a little less tendency to 'print'.

Once again, I like the Glock because of the low bore axis, short trigger reset, and vastly better availability of accessories. Not sure what you meant about your magazines being "not the best." Were they old, not OEM Glock mags, what...?

Nope. Brand new OE mags. THey didn't want to load the next round and wouldn't lock the slide in rear-most. I made a thread about it a while ago.

I voted HK only because I have the utmost faith in their product. I've shot the Xd and the Glock. I'd take the XD. I really don't have anything bad to say about Glock firearms, but I have not found one that feels good to me. No concrete evidence against them there. The M&P series are very nice pistols. My father shoots the M&P 9c and loves it. 4000 rounds without a hiccup. So, for a short summary, if price is not a factor, HK. If price is a factor, M&P, Glock, XD. Better yet, find what feels and shoots best for you. This is usually what makes my decision for me. Good luck and have fun hunting!

I voted Glock.
I have shot all three guns and would put all three as equals in dependability. I think the Glock has the best trigger. The reset on a Glock is fantastic and allows for fast accurate followup shots.

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Go with the H&K! You get what you pay for and as H&K says "In a world of compromise some don't". I have had a USPc .40 since 1998. I have carried on duty and off. I have shot thousands of rounds through it with no jams. I shoot expert night and day with it. In the long run you will be happier with the H&K. Just my two cents.

Glock. Make sure you buy NEW OEM Glock Magazines. Glock is about the only pistol where the new OEM mags are about the same as the knockoff mags. Plus you can always drop in a G19 barrel and shoot 9mm for ease on the wallet. My .02.